GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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constraintthe act of constraining
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
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comatoseof, resembling, or affected with coma
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship